I have really grown to enjoy these long bus journeys.  Today I have the front seat on the upper deck, providing a continuous 180 deg view, for crossing the high Andes from Salta, Argentina, to San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. The first awe-inspiring site was the area around Purmamarca, known as The Land of Seven … Continue Reading ››

Cicuito Chico walk Friday,15th, then the next day Sarah and I hiked up to the well-known climbing area The Frey.  CC was a must-do because Sarah had picked up post cards highlighting it from the limited post office supply in San Martin.  It ended up being a good inspiration.  Beginning at Puerto Panuelos, there are … Continue Reading ››

As I write on the bus from San Martin to Bariloche, passing through the seven lakes region of Neuquen, I realize what a treat it is to have connections in far off places.  Pedro's family opening their cottage to us was huge, but there were also little things; like when they gave us a couple … Continue Reading ››

Pedro hooked me up well here.  I'm writing from his family's vacation home in Quila Quina, near San Martin de Los Andes.  It is a tiny town with only about twenty year round residents.  Many are Mapuche with their land protected due to it being in Lanin National Park.  The area is perfect for short … Continue Reading ››